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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Decoding/Numbers => Topic started by: bobwags on April 25, 2006, 08:13:57 PM

Title: 68 Camaro big block or not?
Post by: bobwags on April 25, 2006, 08:13:57 PM

How can I tell if a 68 Camaro was originally big block car?  The car I am looking at has a 350 in it that is not original but the owner says he thinks it originally came with a 396.  If it was originally a 396, does that mean it also was an SS?
Thanks
Bob

Title: Re: 68 Camaro big block or not?
Post by: drdave69 on April 27, 2006, 07:31:57 PM

Big block will have a different heater core cover, engine mounts, fan shroud, etc. The only true way to know is with paperwork for a '68. If it indeed had a 396 originally then it had to be an SS.

Title: Re: 68 Camaro big block or not?
Post by: birdman on April 28, 2006, 03:00:02 AM

also check HP rate on the title.

Title: Re: 68 Camaro big block or not?
Post by: My68SS on April 28, 2006, 12:44:16 PM

What transmission and rear axle does it have?
Other distinguishing features of big block were the hi rise hood with stack style ornaments and satin blacked out rear tailight panel [some exceptions i.e black body paint]